Therapist profile
Ilene Vallance, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - Anger and relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLMSW
- LicenseLMSW, Michigan / 6801078151
- NPI1275598138
- Experience32 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- DBT skills
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Ilene
Ilene Vallance, LMSW, is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan with 32 years of experience in mental health. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, parenting concerns, grief, trauma and other life challenges. She describes a relaxed, nonjudgmental, and validating style in sessions.
Ilene has provided psychotherapy in both public and private settings. Over three decades she has focused on practical skills such as conflict resolution and interpersonal communication. She draws on several evidence-based methods to help people manage emotions and cope with change.
Sessions tend to center on identifying what causes reactive behavior and finding clearer ways to respond. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral work to notice unhelpful thoughts. Mindfulness and acceptance approaches help people build steadier responses to stress.
Dialectical behavior ideas are used to teach concrete techniques for handling intense feelings and for improving communication. Client-centered elements guide how she listens and reflects so the person feels heard while they sort things out. The result is a pragmatic mix of skills practice and supportive conversation.
Ilene also helps with work-related pressure, caregiver stress, chronic illness coping, and issues like abandonment or attachment concerns. She works with people navigating life transitions and career decisions, and she includes coaching-style guidance when useful.
Sessions are offered in English and take place in Michigan. People interested in starting are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin the process.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Ilene uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice painful thoughts and choose values-based actions instead of reacting. ACT is useful for ongoing stress, anxiety, and anger that comes from trying to avoid difficult feelings. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thinking patterns that escalate irritation and to practice different responses that reduce reactivity. CBT is practical for workplace stress, sleep problems, and low mood.Finding the right mix of methods is treated as a collaboration. The therapist and client discuss goals, preferences, and what helps in day-to-day life. Together they adjust techniques so sessions feel relevant and useful rather than overly technical.
The practical benefits of working remotely are framed around fitting therapy into a busy life. Confirm the current session formats before booking to know what options are offered. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work or caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ilene will help choose which approach and format best fit a person’s goals and routines.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults on snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and related relationship strain.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She uses a practical mix of approaches including CBT to spot unhelpful thoughts, DBT skills for strong emotions, and mindfulness to steady reactions.
What experience does she bring?
She has 32 years of clinical experience in public and private mental health settings working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan and is a member of professional social work organizations.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats she is offering at the time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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